Import Regulations in Indonesia

Since 1986 Indonesia has steadily liberalized its trade regime and taken a number of important steps to reduce protectionism. And in 1996, the Indonesian Government issued a deregulation package that simplified the tariff structure, reduced overall tariff levels, removed restrictions and replaced many non-tariff barriers.

As a member of the Association of South-East Asian Nation (ASEAN), The ASEAN Free Trade AREA (AFTA), The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Forum and the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Indonesia follows agreements made in each of these multilateral forums.

These documents are required for all customers: original passport for customer and spouse valid for a minimum of twelve months; Original Work Permit for customer; Original Residence Permit (KITAS Card) for customer and spouse - both MUST BE validated for a full twelve month period; Customs Application; Bank Guarantee; Letter of Authorization to Destination Agent; certain vaccinations may be required; inventory (original and one copy - not valued).

These documents are required for expatriates: original passport; residence permit (KITAS Card) valid for 12 months (also for spouse); Work Permit valid for 12 months; Marital Status Statement (divorced/single only); single status customer is not normally entitled to a duty-free shipment and may petition to obtain approval from the Embassy or Consulate.

These documents are required for returning Indonesian citizens: Original Passport; inventory (original, valued and legalized by Embassy/Consulate); application letter and Import Permit from the Department of Trade; Original Statement from Indonesian Embassy/Consulate that customer has been living abroad, stating date of arrival, date of intended return to Indonesia and customer's intent to ship personal effects; Letter of Assignment and Reassignment by customer's employer or sponsoring company; school certificate or diploma for students; license from Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affair (applied by embassy); diplomatic card (for vehicle).

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